Blockstream+goTenna= the bitcoin network that works even when it's offline

Last week, Blockstream announced a partnership with goTenna meshnetwork, which now allows bitcoin transactions to be sent and Blockstream Satellite for transaction confirmation. At present, goTenna mesh network has large-scale coverage in many parts of the world, and users in the coverage area can use the mesh network to establish links with the decentralized bitcoin satellite network.

The cooperation between the two enables users without Internet access or accidentally cut off the Internet to find the available Internet to send bitcoin transactions through goTenna's mesh network, and to confirm bitcoin transactions through Blockstream's satellite signal receiving node.

The implementation of this function allows users to have more transaction channels to choose. In the face of possible natural disasters or wars, people can still conduct bitcoin transactions, verify receipt, etc., making bitcoin more reliable.

Moreover, by transmitting data through satellite signals and receiving full nodes via operational satellites, the regulated traditional operator networks can be bypassed. In addition, with mesh network, there is no centralized organization to review and control the bitcoin network.

How do I use goTenne to connect to Blockstream's satellite network?

You need to purchase a goTenna mesh wireless signal device that supports mesh network and a device that can receive Blockstream satellite signal to ensure the signal is connected to the Internet or satellite network.

Then connect the goTenna device via USB, set it using txtenna-python configuration file, and get the SKD token.

Set up the Blockstream Satellite receiver.

Get started!

Txtenna-python plays the role of connecting centralized and decentralized network gateway, that is, connecting bitcoin satellite network and local mesh network. GoTenna, which currently costs $179, has a 4-mile signal range and supports iOS and Android phones as well as computers.

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